State rail inspectors responding to Custer train derailment
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Rail safety inspectors from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) are investigating the oil train derailment in Custer, Washington that happened just before noon yesterday.
The… Read more
Gov. Inslee reappoints UTC commissioner
Olympia, Wash. - Last week Gov. Inslee reappointed Ann Rendahl as commissioner of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) for a second six-year term.
Gov. Inslee selected Rendahl to serve another term, which ends Jan… Read more
Docket Number: UT-181051
Editor's note: This news release reflects the position of consumer protection staff of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) and NOT the views of the three-member commission. It discusses a staff investigation that the commissioners have not… Read more
Docket number: UE-191024
PacifiCorp settlements decrease customer rates
Olympia, Wash. - PacifiCorp customers in Washington will see lower electric rates in 2021.
The Utilities and Transportation Commission today approved two settlements that will decrease electricity… Read more
Docket Number: UE-190837
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Public invited to comment on proposed purchase of electricity rules
Olympia, Wash. - All interested persons are encouraged to attend a virtual adoption hearing for the Utilities and Transportation Commission’s purchase of electricity… Read more
Docket Number: UE-190698, UE-191023
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Public invited to comment at clean energy rule adoption hearing
Olympia, Wash. - The UTC will hold a public adoption hearing for the proposed rules in its Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Clean Energy Implementation Plan… Read more
Rate increase approved for Puget Sound Pilots
OLYMPIA, Wash. – State regulators approved a 4% rate increase for the maritime pilots who help ships move in and out of difficult-to-navigate Puget Sound waters.
The Utilities and Transportation Commission approved a total revenue… Read more
Docket Number: UE-200893
Puget Sound Energy electric rates going up Dec. 1
Olympia, Wash. - Today state regulators allowed a slight rate increase to go into effect on Dec. 1 for Puget Sound Energy’s electric customers.
An average residential customer using 900 kWh per… Read more
